All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The Position:
Our client is seeking an onsite Finance Manager to join their leadership team and play a key role in supporting the financial performance and continued growth of a dynamic organization.
Reporting to senior leadership, as a hands-on Finance Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and process improvement initiatives. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy while working closely with operational and executive stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights and support business decision-making.
This opportunity is right for you if you are a designated CPA who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, leveraging technology, and contributing beyond traditional accounting functions.
What You'll Do:
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
- Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations to leadership.
- Ensure the integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support consolidated reporting requirements and financial analysis.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial models.
- Monitor financial commitments and provide recommendations to support effective financial management.
- Support strategic planning through financial analysis and reporting.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external accountants and advisors during year-end processes.
- Support regulatory and financial reporting obligations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
Process Improvement & Technology
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and technology.
- Evaluate and implement practical solutions that improve reporting accuracy and productivity.
- Develop and document standardized procedures and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
- Provide guidance and support to finance staff.
- Build strong working relationships across departments.
- Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused culture.
Mandatories:
- Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Experience leveraging technology to improve financial processes and reporting.
Assets:
- Experience within a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience supporting business growth and operational decision-making.
- Exposure to process automation, AI tools, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience preparing reports for lenders, investors, or external stakeholders.